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WV53 EPD

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

245,738 mi
Last recorded245,738 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 EPD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 245,738 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 245,738 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 236,031 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion in places

Fail 5 Nov 2019 236,031 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody surface corrosion in places

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 221,087 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 221,087 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 215,417 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 215,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged badly leaking (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 212,178 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 212,178 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 204,082 miles

Oil leak

underbody corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2014 204,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 196,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2013 196,702 miles

Inner engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2012 172,976 miles

accident damage to front.

closing sills startingto corrode.

engine oil leaks.

slight play in o/s/r drop link.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 5 Dec 2010 154,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres just on limit recommend replacement asap

movement in steering

Fail 5 Dec 2010 154,133 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres on limit need changing asap

child seats fitted to rear

engine oil leaks

movement in steering

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 1 Dec 2009 137,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 127,261 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 89,629 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 88,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

mirror mascot on mot limit

Pass 2 Sep 2006 50,727 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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WV53 EPD is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV53 EPD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WV53 EPD is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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